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"Successful people do ordinary things with extraordinary consistency, commitment and focus."
- Jon Gordan
At MBI, we ensure that best practices for industry education are provided to our members. As part of this, we are excited to release an additional platform for learning through our newly developed MBI REELZ service. MBI REELZ are educational videos that have been selected to enhance and complement training programs. Each video has been viewed to make sure it contains industry relevant information that will benefit your employees.
We have streamlined access to ensure you will find high-quality materials for your employees.
We are the REEL deal!
Tara Rinehart Vice President of Industry Education
MBI REELZ
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT
As part of Master Builders of Iowa’s continued effort to add value to your membership, MBI REELZ is being offered as an exclusive member benefit and can be utilized by all employees within your company at no additional charge. The MBI REELZ learning management service is the result of a strategic planning initiative brought forth by the MBI Board of Directors and other volunteer leaders who want to enhance educational offerings to the Iowa commercial building industry. MBI REELZ is the culmination of efforts to develop programming that allows for useful content being delivered in a convenient, easy to utilize platform. Also, it is important to note that industry experts have curated a standard of excellence in the resources being provided to ensure you will find high-quality, usable materials for all of your employees.
WHY MBI REELZ?
Hundreds of hours of videos are uploaded to the web every minute, so it is not always easy to find something relevant to your industry. The ability to effectively manage, curate, and access video data can significantly impact the success of learning. However, locating and organizing educational resources can seem extremely overwhelming. MBI is here to navigate these murky waters.
Time can also be a factor. With MBI REELZ, your employees can continue their personal and professional growth in a convenient and on demand structure at a time and place that best fits their schedule.
HOW IS MBI REELZ DESIGNED FOR YOU?
Each MBI REELZ video is housed within a platform designed to ensure consistency, featuring an introduction, content overview, learning objectives outlining key takeaways, a check for understanding to help enhance learner engagement and promote knowledge application, and a conclusion for reflecting on new concepts. Employees can conveniently access MBI REELZ through our Training Vault, allowing flexibility to choose the time and place that best fits their schedule. The training platform is fully responsive, adapting seamlessly to computers, tablets, and smartphones. MBI REELZ supports closed captioning in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for all users. The content undergoes vetting by MBI employees and is thoughtfully categorized into topics such as Dimensions of Wellness, Leadership Development, Employee & Jobsite Safety, Business Development and ConstructConnect. Additionally, My REELZ can host company-specific content provided by your organization, including on-boarding and other training videos tailored specifically to your company’s needs.
HOW TO USE
Training Vault Administrators have access to the training records of all their company’s employees. In addition, the administrator can add company training classes, add and remove employees, and edit information. They can control the content by assigning and monitoring access to MBI REELZ. Company specific training can be uploaded into the Training Vault specifically for your company and employees, helping to meet your specific compliance standards. Administrators will be notified when employees have completed assigned videos and tasks.
By simply logging into their existing Training Vault account, an employee has access to their own training records, including their completed training, Master Builder Designation status, and credentials. Employees can register for classes offered by MBI and their company. They can continue their personal and professional growth in one handy spot in a convenient, on demand structure, at a time and place that best fits their schedule.
To log into Training Vault:
• Go to mbi.trainingvault.com
• Enter your employee username and password.
• If you do not know your username and/ or password, contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build
You will see the menu bar with the new option of MBI REELZ.
Video Category Classifications
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Business Development is the process of planning for future growth by identifying new opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and adding value to a company. It serves as the thread connecting all of a company's functions or departments. Business Development encourages teamwork and strategic planning across all departments. The process impacts every department, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, customer service, human resources, accounting, finance, product development, and vendor management.
DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS 2.
Wellness means overall well-being. It is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Mindfully focusing on wellness in our lives builds resilience and enables us to thrive amongst life's challenges. Wellness comprises of eight mutually co-dependent dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. Taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness builds everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction. If any one of these dimensions is neglected over time, it will adversely affect one's health, well-being, and quality of life.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leadership roles are those that facilitate execution of an organization's strategy through building alignment, winning mindshare, and growing the capabilities of others. Leadership development helps prepare current and future generations of leaders by enhancing their abilities and confidence to perform effectively in their roles. It enables employees to improve their skills in areas such as decision making, project management, and strategy. Empowering leaders to better support their teams and organizations can have a substantial impact on employees, fostering improved engagement and effectiveness.
EMPLOYEE & JOBSITE SAFETY
Employee and jobsite safety are foundational in fostering a resilient organizational culture and ensuring sustainable industry practices. In commercial construction, critical high-risk tasks carry potential life-altering consequences that can be significantly reduced through proactive hazard recognition and risk mitigation. Training and education play a pivotal role in empowering both frontline personnel and office/leadership to enhance safety awareness and mitigate risks effectively. By providing a continuous flow of vital information, we cultivate a 'safety always' mindset among all those tackling risks daily.
ConstructConnect
5.
Identifying market opportunities is a key function of any construction business. However, the narrow lines between profit and loss can often come down to understanding project information and precise estimating. For over two decades, MBI and ConstructConnect have partnered in providing the most accurate project information available in the Iowa market. Beyond just bidding information, ConstructConnect is committed to simplifying bid management while connecting generals with specialty contractors and suppliers. To assist in this area, ConstructConnect has developed an array of tools to help users navigate preconstruction needs with technology solutions.
MY REELZ
Members can add their own company specific video content that is exclusive to their company and employees, such as onboarding or company orientation. Administrators can assign learning content directed to everyone's strengths, needs, or skills. Notifications will be sent to administrators when employees have completed assigned training. These customized resources will only be visible to individuals within that company and will not be accessible to any other MBI members. Content will be safely stored in a trackable viewing format that can be accessed with closed captioning as well as translated in Spanish. To have your content uploaded to your company's private vault, contact Janel Haynes at JHaynes@MBI.Build.
MBI REELZ
THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE
MBI
Length: 4:17
Many employers grapple with how to leverage the strengths of a multi-generational team. We explore the logistical challenges that come with trying to make a multi-gen team collaborate effectively. Dr. Beth Livingston overviews factors workplaces should address including challenge, balance, and authencity to create a more inclusive and productive environment for all generations.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the differences between generational needs in the workplace.
• Identify examples of generational discrimination.
• Understand the need for flexible workplace policies.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: MORE THAN JUST A PAYCHECK
Length: 8:34
The post-pandemic labor shortage has had a negative impact on worker well-being. With the work environment and nature of work changing rapidly, employers are struggling to keep up with increased turnover and finding new workers to fill the positions needed. Mandy Parchert, Workforce Development Business Partner at HNI, and Nicole Crain, Executive Vice President at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), address how a health and safety approach to recruitment and retention puts the worker first.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the 5 areas of Worker Well-Being Framework.
• Understand how the Worker Well-Being Framework supports recruitment and retention.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
HOW TO BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF AT WORK
Do you feel the need to put on a professional persona once you step into the office? Although this sounds like a good way to set boundaries, this can also make working more difficult. Learn all about how to be your authentic self at work and why this is so important by watching this video!
Learning Objectives:
• Explain the importance of authenticity at work.
• List the benefits you will get from being authentic.
• Decribe ways to cultivate a culture of authenticity at work.
Video Sourced: Jessica Kriegel - Culture Leaders
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING: 6 REASONS YOU SHOULD SET GOALS
Length: 5:00
Wondering if it's really necessary to set goals? In this video, Dr. Jason Corte highlights the importance of goal setting with 6 powerful reasons you should set goals in life.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify 6 reasons why you need to set goals.
Video Sourced: Ryan Reflects by Dr. Ryan Corte
HOW TO NEGOTIATE
Tips, techniques, and resources for negotiation and dealmaking.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify techniques for negotiating with others.
• Gain a variety of resources for negotiating.
Video Sourced: Tim Ferriss
Length: 7:00
MBI REELZ 1.Business Development
8 IMPORTANT SOFT SKILLS TO EXCEL IN LIFE
Length: 10:32
Soft skills are personal attributes that influence how well a person works or interacts with other people. They make it easier to form relationships, build trust, and dependability. In the workplace, soft skills are considered to be a complement to hard skills, which refer to a person's knowledge and occupational skills.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what soft skills are.
• Identify why soft skills are important to your personal and professional success.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: EMBRACING IDENTITIES
Length: 8:43
The labor shortage has had a negative impact on worker well-being. When looking to retain employees and recruit new ones, workplaces should consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or DEI. The benefits can include increased employee engagement and belonging, in addition to larger and more diverse applicant pools. Erin Stresow, PhD, Business Consultant, discusses the benefits of incorporating DEI into recruitment and retention, and best practices for improving that process.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the definitions of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Understand how diversity, equity, and inclusion fit into the recruitment and retention initiative.
• Identify the benefits of DEI in the workplace.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE
Length: 8:17
Do you want better communication skills? Would you like to be more effective when you speak to people? Do you want to improve how you communicate with others? In this video, internationally recognized author, speaker, and CEO Jamie Turner will discuss the 3 things that cause the biggest problems in communication. You'll also learn 5 things you can do to improve the way you communicate.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify 3 things that cause the biggest problems in communication.
• Understand 5 things you can do to improve the way you communicate.
Video Sourced: Jamie Turner
CREATE A POSTIVE WORK CULTURE IN 5 EASY STEPS
Length: 5:17
Any expert with experience creating a positive work culture will tell you it is all about one thing: people. Improving the employee experience at work will, by proxy, improve the culture of any organization. Here are 5 ways you can make it a positive one.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify 5 ways you can make your work culture a more positive one.
Video Sourced: Workhuman
3 RULES FOR BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Length: 5:06
Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, "Always-on work culture is not only ruining our personal well-being - but our work, as well." She shares three practical steps for setting boundaries that stick.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify bad habits that are stopping us from getting what we need out of our free time away from work.
• Identify three practical steps for setting boundaries that stick to having better work-life balance.
Video Sourced: TED-Ed
USING NALOXONE TO REVERSE OPIOID OVERDOSE
MBI
Length: 6:53
Naloxone is a powerful tool in the ongoing battle against opioid deaths, which continue to grow to record levels. The chemicals in Naloxone counteract opioids in a person’s system, quickly reversing the effects of an overdose. NAHB has published a new video toolbox talk on the proper way to administer Naloxone to someone who has overdosed on opioids. The video was produced in cooperation with partners SAFE Project and the Job-Site Safety Institute.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the signs and symptoms of an overdose.
• Understand what Naloxone is and what it is used for.
• Understand how and when to administer.
• Identify where and how Naloxone should be stored.
Video Sourced: NAHB
BURNOUT
Length: 8:34
Burnout is feeling physically and mentally exhausted by work to the point where the employee no longer possesses the desire or even the capability to perform their job at a quality level. Dr. Eean Crawford at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa highlights the early signs of burnout, the toll on individuals and the workplace, potential causes, and employer solutions.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what burnout is and what early signs to look out for.
• Identify the impacts of burnout on the individual and the company.
• Identify potential causes of employee burnout.
• Understand employer solutions to improve workplace culture.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN CONSTRUCTION
Length: 5:24
It's time to shatter the stigma around talking about mental health in the construction industry. Home building and other construction professionals are just as susceptible to mental health issues as anyone else. Learn to recognize the signs of issues in yourself and others on the jobsite.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify risk factors in construction on employee mental health.
• Identify the warning signs of mental distress.
• Understand tips to manage your mental health.
Video Sourced: NAHB
WORKPLACE NUTRITION
Length: 4:45
A comprehensive workplace health program includes strategies and interventions that encourage employees to make healthy nutrition choices. Studies have shown that good eating habits can help lower the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease and diabetes. In this video, nutrition experts and employers discuss good food choices and programs, policies, and practices to promote healthy eating among employees.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify examples of how employer programs on nutrition can be included within the workplace.
• Understand how employee nutrition choices impact the work productivity and safety.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
MBI REELZ 2.Dimensions of Wellness
STRESS
Length: 5:44
In this video, industry leaders frame stress as a workplace hazard and offer ways employers can minimize stressors in the workplace to maximize employee health, safety and well-being. We are all in this together, creating a culture where it is ok to ask for help is important.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify examples of stressors in the workplace that impact safety.
• Understand ways employers can minimize stressors in the workplace to maximize employee health, safety and well-being.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Length: 8:43
Financial stress destroys your ability to manage your money. When you’re consumed with money worries or financial guilt, you avoid dealing with money problems instead of tackling personal finance head-on. Don’t let financial anxiety hold you back anymore! It’s time to stop worrying about money and start managing it. In this video, you will learn how to deal with financial stress so that you can pave the way to financial wellness. You will get practical tips on how to overcome financial stress and how to stop worrying about money so that money anxiety doesn’t control your financial future.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify practical tips on how to overcome financial stress.
• Understand how to stop worrying about money so that money anxiety doesn't control your financial future.
Video Sourced: Dow Janes - Financial Education
NBC NEWS: CDC CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ARE DYING BY SUICIDE AT AN ALARMING RATE
Length: 4:11
New CDC research showed that construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. An estimated 6000 construction workers died by suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021. NBC news discusses contributing factors and things we can do to prevent it.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the rate of construction workers dying by suicide.
• Understand the risk factors of the construction industry.
Video Sourced: NBC News
SUICIDE: WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE
Length: 9:36
Dr. Shashank Joshi is a professor of psychiatry, pediatrics, and education at Stanford. In this video, he gives tips to help a friend who might be struggling with a mental health crisis that includes suicidal thoughts, including things to text to a suicidal friend. Remember that just by being there, you are doing something valuable that can help prevent the escalation of suicidal thoughts.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify tips and strategies for helping others with mental health crisis.
• Understand what to say and what not to say when someone is thinking about suicide.
Video Sourced: Stanford Center for Health Education
TOP STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME AT WORK
Length: 8:23
Here are our top strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome at work. This will resonate with people who are feeling like a fraud, lack self esteem, have performance anxiety and want to overcome doubt and stop overthinking. Learn how to advocate for yourself by building confidence and increase positive psychology.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome at work.
• Understand how to overcome imposter syndrome and advocate for yourself.
Video Sourced:
DE-ESCALATION
APPROACHES FOR A MORE HARMONIUS WORKPLACE
MBI
Length: 5:51
In this video we explore de-escalation approaches that when used effectively can help an invidiual ease conflict and potential violence in a workplace. This is accomplished by using empathy, effective listening and avoiding conversation mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
• Strategies used effectively can help an individual ease conflict and potential violence in a workplace.
• Understand how empathy, effective listening and avoiding conversation mistakes impact escalation.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
Length: 3:43
Every business is at risk of violence of some type and should think about what their hazard is with regard to violence. In this video, industry experts share knowledge on risk factors and offer suggestions on how businesses can mitigate risk in the workplace setting.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand that every business is at risk for violence and the need to understand risk factors.
• Identify financially feasible strategies for protection and mitigation of risks.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
THE HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
Length: 5:13
The Hierarchy of Controls is represented as an upside-down pyramid graphic to help prevent injuries at work. The idea behind the hierarchy of controls for workplace health is that the control methods at the top of graphic are potentially more effective and protective than those at the bottom. Following this hierarchy normally leads to the implementation of inherently safer systems, where the risk of illness or injury has been substantially reduced.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify hazards and ways to mitigate and eliminate hazards for employees in the workplace.
• Understand how to use the Hierarchy of Controls within the workplace to make it safe for employees.
Video Sourced: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
3 TIPS FOR WOMEN TO BOOST CONFIDENCE
Length: 4:16
When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you've probably heard the advice, "Be more confident!" But where does confidence come from, and how can you get more of it? Here are three easy tips to boost your confidence.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand what factors impact your confidence.
• Identify tips that can boost your confidence.
Video Sourced: TED-Ed
HOW TO BE A GOOD LEADER IN CONSTRUCTION
Length: 11:00
Are you looking for ways to be a better leader for your team? In this video, Jason discusses all of the essential things you need to know on how to be a good leader in construction and shares some of his favorite resources that can help you become the best leader you can be!
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the essential keys to be a good leader in construction.
• Understand the key five for all leaders or managers.
Video Sourced: Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction
MBI REELZ 3.Leadership Development
WHAT IS EMPATHY
Length: 8:23
What is empathy and why does it matter? We'll discuss the definition and look at 3 ways to practice empathy in your daily life by recalling experiences, asking open-ended questions, and watching movies/reading books about other people's stories.
Learning Objectives:
• Define what empathy is and how you can learn to empathize.
• Understand when you can take empathy too far as a leader.
Video Sourced: Communications Coach Alexander Lyon
10 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER CONVERSATION
Length: 11:44
When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations - and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the ingredients of a great conversation.
• Understand the 10 rules for having better conversations.
Video Sourced: TED-Ed
WHY GOOD LEADERS MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE
Length: 11:59
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety - especially in an uneven economy - means taking on big responsibility.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the benefits of the circle of safety within the organization.
• Understand how the leader impacts the organization.
Video Sourced: TED-Ed
5 RULES TO FOLLOW AS YOU FIND YOUR SPARK BY SIMON SINEK
In this video from author, optimist & TED celebrity, Simon Sinek, gives 5 rules to follow as you find your spark!
Learning Objectives:
• Identify 5 rules to follow in order to find your spark.
Video Sourced: UshersNewLook
UNDERSTANDING THE TRUST EQUATION FOR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Length: 16:50
Length: 6:25
Learn about The Trust Equation and how it impacts business relationships. By understanding the framework of trust you can work on becoming more trustworthy for clients and colleagues.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the parts of the trust equation model.
• Explain how credibility, relability, and intimacy play a role in trust.
• Describe how self-orientation can affect trust.
Video Sourced: Trusted Advisors Associates
SAFETY BOB'S COMPREHENSIVE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY * SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
MBI
Length: 24:00
Construction is very dangerous, as nearly 1,000 workers are killed and thousands of others are injured on job sites each year. While there have been many safety improvements over the years to control the hazards that contribute to these incidents, new and inexperienced workers still get hurt way too often. This video stresses the point that these workers must be responsible for their own personal safety. This video discusses the hazards of construction work and what actions construction workers can take to avoid mishaps on the job.
Learning Objectives:
• PPE
• Excavation • Ladder Safety
Scaffolding
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
Fall Protection
Electrical Safety
Length: 12:00
While they may be rare, fires, severe weather, chemical spills or exposures, severe injuries, medical emergencies, workplace violence and other emergency situations often occur without warning. Employees have the responsibility to be prepared and know how to respond should such an emergency occur at their workplace. Knowing the proper procedures to follow during an emergency could mean the difference between life and death. The purpose of this training is to familiarize viewers with basic emergency response practices that willl help them be prepared for and respond to a crisis or an emergency.
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR EVERYONE *
SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
Length: 20:00
Because electricity is so important to our everyday lives, it is surprising that many of us know very little about it or the hazards it presents. Many workers don't understand the dangers of electricity and do not follow safe work practices when working with or around electricity or electrical equipment. You don't have to be a qualified electrical worker or electrician to have a need to understand electrical safety. In fact, all workers should know and practice basic electrical safety. This training provides viewers with a general understanding of how electricity works while showing them the actions they can take to prevent becoming part of an energized electrical circuit. Topics include why electricity is dangerous, resistance and Ohm's law, two electrical safety concepts, grounding, avoiding electrical contact, safe work practices, use of double-insulated tools and GFCIs and response to a shock event.
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
CRYSTALLINE SILICA EMPLOYEE TRAINING
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
Length: 15:00
Crystalline silica is a naturally occurring substance used in a wide variety of industries and construction operations, such as the production of cement, sandblasting operations, and the production of glass and ceramics. While silica has many valuable uses, it can also present a danger when workers are exposed to excessive amounts of crystalline silica dust. To help prevent such exposures, OSHA recently issued regulations for general industry and maritime operations as well as the construction industry. This video discusses key requirements of the silica standards as well as basic safe work practices that employees should follow to protect themselves from harmful exposure to crystalline silica. Topics include: Learning Objectives:
• Effects of Exposure
• Engineering Controls
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
• Work Practice Controls
• Respiratory Protection
PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
• Table 1 of the Construction Regulation
Length: 15:00
Confined space is defined as any space that is large enough to enter and perform work, has limited/restricted means of entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, requires employers to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces by developing a permit-required confined space program. Learning Objectives:
• The Confined Space Entry Team and Their Duties
• Entry Permits
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
• Hazardous Atmospheres
• Atmospheric Testing & Monitoring
• Mechanical & Engulfment Hazards
MBI REELZ 4.
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS: SAFE USE AND REQUIREMENTS
Mobile elevating work platforms, or MEWP's, are critical components of most maintenance and construction operations. When a worker must perform a task above ground, a platform, such as a scissor lift or boom lift is often utilized to complete the job in a safe and efficient manner. Also known as aerial work platforms, these powerful vehicles are available in many different sizes and configurations; however, all of them have one thing in common: They can be very dangerous. To better protect operators, other platform occupants and workers on the ground, the American National Standards Institute, ANSI, in conjunction with the Scaffold and Access Industrial Association, SAIA, has adopted revisions of its A92 suite of mobile elevating work platform regulations that focus on the design of these vehicles, their safe use and the training of all personnel who participate in aerial lift operations, including operators, occupants, maintenance workers and supervisors. This video reviews the important changes in the new standards and discusses the basic safe work practices platform operators must follow to prevent accidents and injuries. Topics include platform classification, ANSI training requirements, site risk assessment, rescue planning, pre-operational inspection, work zone inspection, driving safety, raising and working on the platform, and lowering and dismounting a lift.
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE Length: 12:00
Performing work on an elevated surface is inherently dangerous due to the risk of falling. When proper guardrails or other means of fall protection are not installed, a personal fall arrest system is usually required. A personal fall arrest system, consisting of a full body harness, a connecting device, and anchor point, is designed to reduce the amount of force exerted on a worker during a fall and to prevent the falling worker from striking a lower level or hitting the ground below. Various OSHA standards require an employer to ensure that each employee is trained in the proper use of a fall arrest system before he or she uses the equipment.
Learning Objectives:
• The Full Body Harness and Connection Device
• The Anchor Point
• Inspection of the Fall Arrest System's Components
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
CONSTRUCTION'S FATAL FOUR HAZARDS
• The Total Fall Distance Calculation
• Understanding and Preventing Suspension Trauma
• The Rescue Plan for Retrieving Fallen Workers
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
Length: 17:00
A construction jobsite can be dangerous and contains hazards that can quickly injure or kill construction workers. Due to the nature of construction work, these hazards are constantly changing as the construction project enters and completes the various stages of construction. Known as the "Fatal Four" or the "Focus Four," these hazards include: Struck-By Hazards, Caught-In or Caught-Between Hazards, Fall Hazards, and Electrocution Hazards. All construction workers must be aware of these "Fatal Four Hazards" and follow the safe work practices and procedures required to prevent construction-related injuries and fatalities.
Learning Objectives:
• The Four Most Common Causes of Injuries and Fatalities in Construction
• How PPE Can Provide Critical Protection on a Job Site
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SAFETY
* SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE
• Reminders to Remain Aware of Where You Are At All Times on the Job Site.
Length: 13:00
Trenches and excavations pose a serious and sometimes fatal threat to the safety of workers. There are dangerous risks and hazards that come with working in and around excavations. Trenches can be especially treacherous. However, by following the proper safety protocols for trenching and excavation work, the risk of experiencing an incident or injury in or around trenches and excavations can be reduced. This training details ways workers can protect themselves from cave-ins and other hazards when working with trenches and excavations.
Learning Objectives:
• What is a Cave-In?
• Who is the "Competent" Person?
• The Different Soil Types
Video Sourced: AP Safety Training
• Protective Systems Used Around Trenches and Excavations
• General Hazards Around Excavations, Including Struck-byHazards from Equipment
MBI
ConstructConnect is a leading provider of construction information and technology solutions and helps commercial construction firms simplify the preconstruction process with a powerful software suite built to support the largest network with the most accurate project information, and integrated takeoffs.
ConstructConnect and MBI have been partners for over two decades. Back in February of 2001, the MBI Board of Directors entered into an agreement with Construction Software Technologies, Inc. for the sole purpose of creating an on-line, subscriptionbased service – aptly named iSqFt – to provide project bidding information to the Iowa market. Little did those in the room at the time know that this concept would blossom into a partnership that would withstand the ebbs and flows of the construction industry. This partnership continues to thrive as contractor-subscribers benefit from the most up-to-date and comprehensive project information service offered and today.
BID SUBMISSION IN CCPI
Length: 1:33
Introducing the bid submission tool in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence. You can now submit bids directly to General Contractors, manage bid details, and efficiently update bid information as projects evolve!
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
PERFORMING A PROJECT NAME SEARCH
Length: 2:48
In this video, learn how to find jobs accepting bids within ConstructConnect Project Intelligence by searching for projects by name. We'll guide you through selecting the project toggle, entering keywords, and defining your search type for optimal results. Quickly locate and view project details to streamline your bidding process.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
PERFORMING A DOCUMENT SEARCH
Length: 2:17
In this video, learn how to use the Opportunity screen in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to search for project documents by keyword. Discover how to quickly find relevant documents for your trade and zoom in on highlighted keyword matches. Streamline your bidding process with this powerful search feature.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
USING SEARCH FILTERS
Length: 3:10
In this video, learn how to use filters in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to refine your project searches based on specific criteria. Discover how to narrow down projects by location, status, and more to enhance your bidding process. Save time and find projects that align with your business goals.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
SAVING AND LOADING SEARCHES
Length: 3:08
In this video, learn how to create and use saved searches in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to quickly retrieve the projects you're most interested in. Discover best practices for setting up your searches, applying search tags, and enabling daily email alerts. Streamline your project search process and ensure you never miss out on relevant opportunities.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
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SAVED SEARCH EMAIL ALERTS
Length: 8:23
In this video, learn how to customize saved search email alerts in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to ensure your inbox receives the most relevant project information.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
CUSTOMIZING SEARCH RESULTS
Length: 4:48
In this video, learn how to customize search results in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to identify the best projects for your company. Discover how to sort and rearrange columns, use the preview pane for quick project details, and optimize your search process for efficiency. Enhance your ability to make informed decisions and win more jobs.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
USING THE MAP VIEW
Length: 3:02
In this video, learn how to use the map view in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence to visualize and identify job locations. Discover how to toggle between list and map views, navigate and interact with the map, and utilize job cards for quick project details. Enhance your project review process and make informed bidding decisions with ease.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
SETTING UP YOUR SETTINGS AND PRIVACY
Length: 4:20
In this video, you will learn how to determine how you want to receive notifications about invitations and updates on watched projects and companies.
Video Sourced: ConstructConnect
FAQ's for
MBI
ership service, Master Builders of Iowa offers the MBI Training Vault, which can only be accessed by MBI members. The Training Vault is an electronic tool that is designed to make the process of tracking and documenting training records easy, organized, accurate, and accessible. Employees with a username and password for access to the MBI website can use the same login information to access Training Vault. For password assistance, please contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.
How do I log into the Training Vault?
A: Go to mbi.trainingvault.com
Enter your username and password.
Does it cost us to view these videos?
A: No. MBI is providing these REELZ videos as an exclusive member benefit. These are for MBI members only and are not to be shared with others outside the organization.
I cannot access the Training Vault because my username & password are not working.
A: A few culprits could be causing this. 1. If you've recently joined your company and are not yet listed on the company roster with MBI, you may need to be added. 2. Your Training Vault administrator may need to correct your email address with MBI. 3. You simply forgot it. Please email Nichole Fry for help at NFry@MBI.Build.
Who is the Training Vault administrator for my company?
A: The Training Vault Administrator is someone that has been delegated by the owner/CEO/President to be responsible for roster accuracy and the assignment of training content. Please email Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build to find out who your administrator is.
Can I put in videos that are exclusively for my company?
A: Yes! We can upload your company specific on-boarding videos or other training videos to the Training Vault specifically for your company’s employees. Reach out to Janel Haynes at JHaynes@MBI.Build. It will be critical that the Training Vault administrator provide accurate rosters to MBI to ensure that any past employees that are no longer with your company are not able to continue to view your content. To provide updates to your employee roster, reach out to Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.
Can other companies access my company-specific content in Training Vault?
A: No. Videos are company specific and no other company but yours will have access to view them. But again, it will be critical that your company’s designated Training Vault administrator provide accurate rosters to MBI to ensure that any past employees that are no longer with your company are not able to continue to view your content. To provide updates to your employee roster, reach out to Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.
Will there be accessibility features within MBI REELZ for my language needs, i.e. closed captioning for my hearing, and/or Spanish since it is my native language?
A: Yes! We are using an additional feature for our videos that will support these accessibility needs.
What is the benefit of using MBI REELZ?
A: MBI REELZ provides programming vetted by content experts at MBI/CSSI and allows your employees to continue their personal and professional growth in a convenient and on demand structure at a time and place that best fits their schedule. MBI REELZ is a no-charge service offered exclusively as a member benefit.
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Members can add their own company specific video content that is tailored to their company and employees, such as onboarding or a company orientation. Administrators can assign learning content directed to everyone's strengths, needs, or skills. Notifications will be sent to administrators when employees have completed assigned training. These resources will only be visible to individuals within that company and will not be accessible to any other MBI members. Content will be safely stored in a trackable viewing format that can be accessed with closed captioning as well as translated in Spanish. To have your content uploaded to your company's private vault, contact Janel Haynes at JHaynes@MBI.Build.
OUR MBI REELZ EXPERT TEAM
JANEL HAYNES
Education & Training Coordinator
If you have any questions on education curriculum or Training Vault, please contact Janel Haynes at JHaynes@MBI.Build.
NICHOLE
FRY Office Manager
If you have any questions on accessing your training vault or company roster information, please contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.
TARA RINEHART
Vice President of Industry Education
If you have any questions about MBI REELZ or have any suggestions, please contact Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build.
Maintaining accurate rosters with MBI is crucial to prevent former employees from accessing your company-specific information and to ensure new employees have access to the appropriate training. Training Vault administrators should contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build to update their employee roster.
